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One Day Workshops

In partnership with our sponsoring state bankers associations, GSB is pleased to provide quality, relevant programs on current topics of interest to bankers. These programs are held throughout the year at locations across the country. The following list features upcoming program dates -- please check as new programs will be added throughout the year. If you're interested in a topic please contact your state bankers association or contact GSB to inquire about having a workshop brought to your state.

HR professionals with relevant, practical and up-to-date advice in employment law compliance. Focusing on recent developments in federal law— as well as in federal regulatory agencies and their initiatives— this interactive forum will allow participants to ask questions and discuss solutions while networking with other bank HR professionals.

The number one concern raised in most organizations today is communication; or lack thereof. We disagree, we argue, we debate, and we stay silent. We use tactics that help us get our way or shut other people down. We damage relationships because of these things. We communicate with people in ways in which we like to be communicated with but what we don't realize is 75% of the population communicates different than us. We are often unaware of how ineffective our approach might be or we might not even have the right skill set. Often times during challenging conversations, we see others as the problem and seldom see ourselves. What if… "We" might be part of the problem?"

You have excelled as an individual contributor and now it's time to move into a supervisory role. You are excited about your new role and promise to never make the same mistakes that "terrible" bosses have made with you! You start your new position and are told, "Just ask if you have any questions. Good luck!" Now what? You have great plans for your new role, but you aren't exactly sure what it is you should be doing or not doing in your new position. Nobody said that managing, supervising or leading would be easy but with the right expectations, tools and skills, you will learn what it takes to be an effective supervisor.

Numbers Talk and Lenders Need to Listen

This one day seminar will provide lending professions with practical tools to calculate and understand gross margins, ratios, and cash flow. Focusing on calculating and interpreting ratios and cash flow, the participants will understand the borrower’s financial information. This practical interactive seminar will allow participants to ask questions, interact with other bankers, and discuss solutions using a case study.

Understanding Business Borrowers

This one day seminar will provide lending professions with practical tools to understand various types of businesses, industries, and the reasons for borrowing. Focusing on understanding industries and legal structures, the attendees will be able to understand why a business borrows money and its sources of repayment. This practical interactive seminar will allow participants to ask questions, interact with other bankers, and discuss solutions using a case study.